Connect to HLL8260CDW with Wi-Fi Direct

Learn how to connect your Brother HL-L8260CDW color laser printer to a cellular phone, tablet, or other mobile device using Wi-Fi Direct in this tutorial. Models covered: Brother HLL2360CDW This video covers both Android and iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, and Samsung Galaxy. Quick Links / Table of Contents: Models Covered 00:09 Download iPrint& Scan 00:27 Activate Wi-Fi Direct on printer 00:39 Select connection on mobile device 01:24 Enter password 1:33 Transcript: Welcome. Today we are going to learn how to connect your HL-L8260CDW inkjet printer to a mobile device using Wi-Fi direct. This video will cover multiple models. Even though your machine may not match the model referred to on the screen the overall process will be the same. Wi-Fi Direct is a secure wireless interface that allows you to connect your Brother machine to a mobile device without using a router. After the connection process is finished, you will need to go to either the App Store or Play Store and download the Brother iPrint&Scan application in order to print from your mobile device. To begin, press the down arrow on the control panel repeatedly until the “Network” option is displayed. Then press “OK.” Arrow down again until “Wi-Fi Direct” is displayed. Then press “OK.” Arrow down to the “Manual” option… and again press “OK” The network name and password for the direct connection will display for three minutes. On your mobile device, check for available connections.